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Lake Lanier
Islands news
WaterPark at Islands renamed
By Pamela A. Keene
Although it’s still unofficial,
the Lake Lanier Islands Beach and WaterPark has been renamed
Chattahoochee Rapids Beach and WaterPark. Signs at the 1,100-acre
resort confirm the renaming.
Additionally, in a campaign to
conserve water, the park will be closed on Mondays throughout the
season, except for holidays. According to Islands’ spokesperson Katy
McLaughlin, the change in operation days will save between 20,000
and 30,000 gallons of water each week.
The Islands has 10 waterslides
and several pool areas, including a 750,000-gallon wave pool. The
water is filtered and recycled into these attractions.
New lakeside dining reaches
out to boaters
The Islands opened its new Tiki
Hut near the Harbor Landing boat rentals and the Chattahoochee
Rapids Beach and WaterPark on Memorial Day weekend.
“Most people who have been on
the lake a while remember the old days of the PineIsle Tiki Hut that
gave boaters a place to relax with friends and family after a long
day on the lake,” said Nikki Taylor with the Islands. “The new Tiki
Hut at Lake Lanier Islands Resort will provide similar atmosphere
and will be adding more entertainment and menu options throughout
the summer as the demand grows.”
The menu includes hamburgers,
hot dogs and grilled foods, including grilled chicken. Wine, beer
and specialty drinks are also available.
The new Tiki Hut is located near
the Harbor Landing Boat Rentals and gas dock (to the left of the old
PineIsle Resort boat docks) and near the WaterPark. Boaters are
welcome and encouraged to dock in free dock spaces located directly
in front of the Tiki Hut.
Located on the water’s edge, the
open-air eatery is open from noon to sunset Tuesday through Sunday
and on holidays.
For general information call
770-932-7200 or visit
www.lakelanierislands.com.
Wastewater treatment plant at LLI gets $15
million loan
By Pamela A. Keene
Lake Lanier Islands Development
Authority has been awarded a $15 million government loan to help
finance a new 500,000 gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant at
Lake Lanier Islands. The authority oversees the lease of the resort
to LLI Management, LLC.
“Infrastructure improvements
increase the quality of life for Georgia citizens, and they help
cities and counties create jobs and promote economic development,”
said Gov. Sonny Perdue via an official press release announcing the
loan approval. “I’m pleased this investment is being made in sewer
system infrastructure.”
Funding comes through the
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, which oversees the Clean
Water State Revolving Fund, a program designed to work with local
entities to improve water quality.
“The Clean Water State Revolving
Fund assists local governments with their efforts to improve water
quality,” said GEFA Executive Director Chris Clark. “In addition to
the public’s health and safety, these projects are critical to
communities across Georgia and to their ability to prosper
economically.”
Infrastructure upgrade and
improvement was one of the goals of LLI Management, when the company
was awarded the lease of Lake Lanier Islands several years ago. The
new plant will replace the current 350,000 gallon-per-day plant that
was built in the early 1970s.
According to Shawn Davis,
spokesperson for LLI Management, the quality of the new plant’s
discharges into the lake will be increased by 70 to 90 percent. The
amount of water discharged into the lake will stay the same.
The project, with an expected
completion date of December 2009, also includes replacing and
automating some pump stations and extending some sewer lines.
Repayment of the loan will be made through leases with LLI
Management with a payback over 15 years at a 3.75 interest rate.
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